COVID-19 information for parks under phase 3
Posted on: Monday, October 5, 2020 - 2:12pm |
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Restrooms are open.
The summit observation tower is now open every day.
The gift shop and concessions are now open. It will be operating under reduced hours and will be debit/credit sales only. Face masks and social distancing required.
- Friday - Tuesday
- 10:00 am to 1:00pm, 2:00pm to 5:30 pm
The park office lobby area is open for self-service information from 8:00am to 5:00pm daily.
The campground inside the park is open as of 10/20/20. Reservations required; no walk-ins permitted. Reserve online or by calling 1-877-722-6762. There is no check-in at the office. Please go straight to your campsite. No firewood is available for sale. Please bring your own kiln-dried firewood, available at most supermarkets and gas stations. *The website calls them walk-in, but they are same day reservations*
The following facilities remain closed:
- Restaurant
- Museum
Overnight parking is permitted for people backcountry camping in the surrounding National Forest. Please fill out a parking pass and leave it on the dashboard of your car. Passes are located in the boxes where the overnight parking signs are at the summit, and the restaurant parking lots. There is no charge for this. The US Forest Service is not permitting camping at Commissary Hill at the moment. There is no overnight parking permitted at the park office.
Please check the weather forecast and prepare accordingly.
To check Blue Ridge Parkway road closures, please visit their website.
Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes.
Last updated on: Tuesday, October 20, 2020The 9 site campground at Mount Mitchell State Park will be open as of as of 10/20/20 for reservations.
You must have a reservation to camp. In-person transactions are not performed at the park.
Reservations Phone Number: 877-722-6762
Website: https://northcarolinastateparks.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NC&parkId=552858
Last updated on: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Mount Mitchell State Park reaches parking capacity most good weather weekend days during the fall season. When all parking spaces are full, incoming traffic will be turned away. Weekdays are the best time to visit. If you plan on visiting on a weekend, visit early in the day or in the late afternoon, and be prepared for alternate plans if the park is full when you arrive.
Last updated on: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Contact the park
828-675-4611
mount.mitchell@ncparks.gov
Restaurant
828-675-1888
Address
Park office
2388 N.C. 128
Burnsville, NC 28714
GPS: 35.7528, -82.2737
Hours
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- November to February:
7:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- May to August:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- September to October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- November to March:
8:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays; closed on weekends
- April to October:
8:00am to 5:00pm daily
- Closed Christmas Day
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- The museum is currently closed until further notice.
- May to October:
10:00am to 6:00pm
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- The restaurant is currently closed all year for renovations.
- May 3 to August 31:
11:00am to 7:00pm
- September 1 to October 31:
11:00am to 7:00pm
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- May 24 to November 22:
Friday to Tuesday:
10:00am to 1:00pm, 2:00pm to 5:30pm
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- This service is temporarily unavailable until further notice.
- July 1 to October 31:
Friday to Sunday:
10:00am to 6:00pm
- At any other time:
Please call the park office several days ahead of your visit to schedule this assistance.
Mount Mitchell State Park
One of those places that stand apart from the ordinary, Mount Mitchell’s dramatic summit is the highest point east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet and was the inspiration for one of the nation’s first state parks. From its easily accessible observation deck, the spruce-fir forest of Mount Mitchell State Park leads the eye to unmatched views. A museum explains the mountain’s cultural and natural history, and its trail network allows visitors to explore up close, offering short hikes near the summit and challenging treks leading to adjacent wilderness areas. A nine-site tent campground is open in warm-weather months, and backpacking opportunities abound, including entry onto the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail. A concession area and a full-service restaurant serve visitors from May to October.
Reservations
Find and book a campsite or facility online
Or make your reservation at 1-877-722-6762
Notices and alerts
Now hiring
Mount Mitchell State Park is currently accepting applications for the following seasonal positions. Please click each link below to learn more about each position and how to apply:
Current weather
Summit conditions
Please note that temperature at the top of Mount Mitchell is often several degrees colder than the town of Burnsville. For current conditions, please see the feed below from the NC High Peaks Trail Association's weather station at the top of Mount Mitchell.
Park Maps and Brochures:
